Athletics Communications Specialist

D'Youville University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

D’Youville University’s athletic department seeks a Media Relations Coordinator to promote 22 NCAA Division II programs through strategic communications, digital content, and stats reporting. You will serve as the primary communications contact for assigned varsity teams and support game-day events.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, the ability to collaborate with coaches and media, and a willingness to work nights and weekends while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related area and experience preferably in communications, sports journalism, media relations, or related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of 2 years working in a collegiate athletics environment.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary athletic communications contact for assigned varsity sports.
• Write and distribute press releases, recaps, feature stories, and student-athlete spotlights.
• Maintain accurate and timely information on the athletics website, including schedules, rosters, biographies, statistics, and records.
• Compile, verify, and report statistics in accordance with NCAA, East Coast Conference, and institutional standards.
• Coordinate live statistics, livestream support, and game-day media operations for assigned home contests.
• Create engaging content for departmental social media platforms, including graphics, photography, short-form video, and promotional campaigns.
• Assist with photography and videography at athletic events, media days, and special functions.
• Nominate student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional, and national awards.
• Coordinate media requests and serve as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, and local or regional media outlets.
• Assist with the production of publications, digital programs, recruiting materials, and other promotional pieces.
• Support branding initiatives and ensure consistency across all athletic communications platforms.
• Assist with NCAA postseason events and conference championship hosting responsibilities.
• Supervise and mentor student assistants, interns, and graduate assistants as assigned.
• Maintain historical records, archives, and statistical databases.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in related area

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

NCAA Live Stats

Presto Stats

Job description

D’Youville University’s athletic department seeks a Media Relations Coordinator to promote 22 NCAA Division II programs through strategic communications, digital content, and stats reporting. You will serve as the primary communications contact for assigned varsity teams and support game-day events.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, the ability to collaborate with coaches and media, and a willingness to work nights and weekends while traveling as needed.